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Teenagers to receive £1.6k a month for two years in new trial starting this week
READ MORE: Millionaire reveals his tricks for getting flight upgrades for less moneyThis works out at around £19,000 a year before tax.Participants can choose whether to receive the payment either monthly or twice in a month.It will be paid to them by an external provider and given to individuals, rather than households.The Welsh government says the cash offered is the highest amount provided on a basic income pilot anywhere in the world.But it admits some people will be better off on existing benefits, like Universal Credit.If you're claiming benefits, you'll need to tell the Department of Work and Pensions (DWP) as they could be re-adjusted.An exception to this will be Personal Independence Payments (PIP) and those in supported housing will be entitled for the benefit.First Minister Mark Drakeford said: "We want all our young people to have the best possible chance in life and fulfil their potential."Our focus will be on opening up their world to all its possibilities and create an independence from services as their lives develop."A person leaving care turning 18 between July 1, 2022, and June 30, 2023, will be entitled.It applies to someone cared for by a council for a period of 13 weeks which began after they reached 14 and ended after they hit 16.Participation in the pilot is voluntary.
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Naga Munchetty hits back at BBC Breakfast fan who branded her ‘condescending’
BBC Breakfast host Naga Munchetty left fans applauding as she clapped back at one Twitter troll who branded her "condescending" and "arrogant".The journalist, who is best known for presenting the BBC morning programme alongside Charlie Stayt, was taking no prisoners on social media when one supposed fan of the show lashed out at her.In one tweet, the troll hit out at Naga - even tagging her in the post to make sure she would see.It came after an exchange on BBC Breakfast which saw Naga question Welsh First Minister Mark Drakeford on the lifting of Covid restrictions, questioning: "People in Wales will be wondering why the restrictions haven’t been eased like in England?"As Drakeford replied: "We do things in line with the science. We are a government that doesn’t need to grab headlines to distract attention.""@TVNaga01 I’m curious to know: were you born with that arrogant and condescending tone of voice, or is it just something you’ve honed to perfection at the Beeb?"First Minister of Wales 1, supposed BBC journalist 0."Naga, however, wasn’t having any of it on social media, as she quoted the viewer’s tweet to respond: "Curiosity is a great quality."Hope that isn’t too condescending for you x".And her true fans quickly flocked to the replies section in support of the journalist, as one posted: "If a man had asked a question in that way it would’ve been thought of as assertive! It drives me insane - I think you’re fabulous Naga!""I completely admire you! See you on telly, doing an amazing job […] I had no idea the amount of dog mess you have to clean off [your] social media doorstep.
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Naga Munchetty: BBC Breakfast star hits back as she's branded 'arrogant and condescending'
BBC Breakfast presenter Naga Munchetty has hit back at a viewer on Twitter after being labelled "condescending" and "arrogant" following a discussion on the programme this morning.The star spoke to the First Minister of Wales, Mark Drakeford, about the easing of Covid restrictions in the country, but one disgruntled Twitter user soon took issue with the line of questioning and was quick to slam Naga for her interview style.In view of her 265,100 followers, the BBC presenter hit back after being branded "arrogant" by the unhappy viewer.Naga wrote: "Curiosity is a great quality."Hope that isn't too condescending for you X."It comes after the social media user took issue with the sound of Naga's voice, before taking aim at her attitude.After tagging the BBC presenter, Twitter user @tircwmwd wrote: "I'm curious to know: were you born with that arrogant and condescending tone of voice, or is it just something you've honed to perfection at the Beeb?" (sic)They added: "First Minister of Wales 1 supposed BBC journalist 0," (sic)."Da iawn, @MarkDrakeford Well said!" they finished their post.This morning saw Naga speak to the Welsh First Minister about the easing of Covid restrictions in Wales.Naga said: "I'm sure many people in Wales will be looking to the restrictions that have been eased in England and thinking, 'Why are we not there?'"'Why are we not at that stage if we're hearing a similar message from the UK government that looks after the rules in England, that numbers are coming down and hospital admissions, the pressure is easing on the NHS," she added.Mr Drakeford replied: "Well, we've always taken a different approach in Wales, one that takes things step by step in line with the science, where a government that doesn't
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